The Judge
Who Stole Christmas
By Randy Singer
Retail: $10.95
A Yuletide free-for-all.
It starts innocently enough in the town square of Possum, Virginia.
But it ends up as a spectacular national scandal: Can a federal
judge outlaw Christmas?
Thomas Hammond and his wife play Joseph and Mary in the annual live
nativity scene in their hometown. But a federal judge rules the
display unconstitutional — and a Christmas showdown ensues. Thomas
refuses to abide by the court order…and ends up in jail. From the
courtrooms of Virginia to the talk shows of New York City, the
battle escalates into a national media spectacle. Caught in the
middle is law student Jasmine Woodfaulk — assigned to represent
Thomas as part of her school’s legal aid clinic.
Whatever happened to peace on earth?
Only a surprising series of events — nearly as humbling and
unexpected as the origins of the season itself — can reconcile a
stubborn father, a crusading law student and a recalcitrant judge.
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If you've never read a book by Randy Singer, you are
missing out. This book is just as good as any he's written. As
the author does so well in his legal thrillers, he ties law and
Scripture and original characters into a suspenseful story.
It all starts when a simple manger scene in a town square sparks a
nationally-followed court case. ACLU lawyers cry "separation of
church and state," while churchgoing citizens demand the right to
speak freely what they believe. Jasmine Woodfaulk, a law student, is
caught in the middle when she chooses to face the imposing figure of
Judge Baker-Kline (known as Ichabod, and for good reason). Some will
recognize characters from Singer's other books, which will only add
to the enjoyment while in no way diminishing it for those who've yet
to discover them. Regardless, all readers should be able to
recognize something of themselves in these believable, likeable
characters. Singer, in his typical fashion, refuses to paint people
in simple black and white; rather, he gives them strengths and
weaknesses we can all understand.
The Judge
Who Stole Christmas is a charming, warm, and thought-provoking
Christmas tale that explores in a fresh way the real reason for the
season. It makes a great Christmas gift to yourself!
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